Stephenson; George (1781-1848); engineer, pioneer of steam railways
Stephenson; Robert (1803-1859); Railway engineer, son of George Stephenson.
Whittle; Sir; Frank (1907-1996); English engineer, inventor of the turbojet engine.
Whitworth; Sir; Joseph (1803-1887); 1st baronet; Engineer, entrepreneur, inventor and philanthropist. Invented the British Standard Whitworth system, creating an accepted standard for screw threads. Also invented the Whitworth rifle. Lived at Stancliffe Hall, Darley Dale.
Strutt family of Belper